Renesas Electronics Corporation has announced the development of processor technologies for automotive systems-on-chip (SoCs).
These are to be used in applications like advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) systems that aim to optimise both performance and power efficiency while supporting a high level of functional safety.
The three successful developments of Renesas that have been announced include:
A convolutional...
MAN has said its Lion’s Coach has emerged successful despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic. The model is being hailed as 'Coach of the Year 2020'.
According to Rudi Kuchta, Head of Business Unit Bus at MAN Truck & Bus, "2020 was certainly one of the most challenging years for all bus companies – whether they are suppliers, travel...
BMW X3 xDrive30i SportX has been launched in India. Made at BMW Group Plant in Chennai, the new ‘SportX’ petrol variant is now available at dealerships.
The new model, with versatile model lines, offers a presence to match every aspiration. The new SportX variant reflects the perfect combination of sporty and ‘X’ elements.
According to Vikram Pawah, president, BMW Group India,...
Epsilon Advanced Material has received an initial order for its Anode precursor material from top leading anode makers in China and Japan.
The company, a leading manufacturer in India of advanced cell chemistry materials and a subsidiary of Epsilon Carbon, is targeting sales volumes 10,000 metric tonnes of anode precursor material in FY22 with exports being a significant contributor of...
Ampere Electric has announced phased investment potential of Rs 700 crore over 10 years to set up a world class e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.
The company, which is the wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard with the Government of Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.
To come up...
Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has announced the launch of the Turbo edition of its Polo and Vento models.
The special editions are now available in a Comfortline variant, backed by Volkswagen’s 1.0l Turbocharged Stratified Injection (TSI) technology mated to a 6-speed manual
transmission, which, according to the company is, compact, powerful and efficient.
The Turbo edition of Polo and Vento has been...
BorgWarner Inc and AKASOL AG have signed a Business Combination Agreement to position BorgWarner to significantly expand its commercial vehicle electrification capabilities.
As per the agreement, a fully-owned subsidiary of BorgWarner will launch a voluntary public takeover offer at €120.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of AKASOL.
Holders of around 59 per cent of AKASOL's outstanding shares have...
ŠKODA AUTO CEO Thomas Schäfer and Daniel Beneš, CEO of the ČEZ Group have decided to expand collaboration between ŠKODA AUTO and energy supplier ČEZ.
The energy required for the manufacture of vehicles and components at ŠKODA AUTO’s Czech plants will come entirely from renewable sources from the second half of this decade.
The upcoming joint project between ŠKODA AUTO and...
Scania has said its liquefied gas truck with hybrid temperature control system cuts emissions.
The new truck and trailer combination of Finnish haulier Transport Harri Mikkola features the latest technology to minimise carbon emissions while ensuring reliable food deliveries.
Apart from switching to a liquefied biogas powered Scania G 410, transport Harri Mikkola has installed a hybrid temperature control system in...
Marc Llistosella, a veteran in the automotive industry, has been announced as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Tata Motors. His appointment will be effetive July 2021.
Welcoming him, Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Motors Limited said: “Marc is an experienced automotive business leader with deep knowledge and expertise in Commercial Vehicles over his illustrious career and has extensive operational...
